: Unpretentious, minimalist setting focused entirely on the music with a one-drink minimum. Smalls Jazz Club OpenGreenwich Village
This no-frills, 60-seat basement is the quintessential "hole-in-the-wall". It built its reputation on late-night jam sessions and giving young, up-and-coming musicians a place to improvise. : 183 West 10th Street . Best Underground Jazz Nyc
: Tickets guarantee entry, but seating is first-come, first-served; many fans arrive 30 minutes early to snag spots right at the musicians' feet. ClosedGreenwich Village : Unpretentious, minimalist setting focused entirely on the
After more than 80 years, this basement club remains the pinnacle of mainstream jazz talent. The triangular room is renowned for its sublime acoustics, having hosted recordings for legends like John Coltrane and Miles Davis. It is the oldest operating jazz club in NYC. : 178 Seventh Avenue South . : 183 West 10th Street